Operating Expenses

SG&A

Nvidia SG&A increased by 1.4% to $1.30B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 24.9%, from $1.04B to $1.30B. Over 4 years (FY 2022 to FY 2026), SG&A shows an upward trend with a 20.6% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 2027May 20, 2026

How to read this metric

A rising ratio of SG&A to revenue may indicate inefficiency or aggressive expansion, while a falling ratio suggests improved operating leverage.

Detailed definition

Selling, general, and administrative expenses encompass the costs associated with the day-to-day operation of the busine...

Peer comparison

Standard operating expense category; peers with larger global sales forces typically show higher absolute SG&A levels.

Metric ID: selling_general_and_administrative

Historical Data

21 periods
 Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26Q2 '26Q3 '26Q4 '26Q1 '27
Value$520.00M$526.00M$557.00M$563.00M$592.00M$592.00M$631.00M$625.00M$633.00M$622.00M$689.00M$712.00M$777.00M$842.00M$897.00M$975.00M$1.04B$1.12B$1.13B$1.28B$1.30B
QoQ Change+1.2%+5.9%+1.1%+5.2%+0.0%+6.6%-1.0%+1.3%-1.7%+10.8%+3.3%+9.1%+8.4%+6.5%+8.7%+6.8%+7.8%+1.1%+13.1%+1.4%
YoY Change+13.8%+12.5%+13.3%+11.0%+6.9%+5.1%+9.2%+13.9%+22.7%+35.4%+30.2%+36.9%+34.0%+33.3%+26.4%+31.5%+24.9%
Range$520.00M$1.30B
CAGR+20.1%
Avg YoY Growth+21.2%
Median YoY Growth+22.7%
Current Streak11 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nvidia's sg&a?
Nvidia (NVDA) reported sg&a of $1.30B in Q1 2026.
How has Nvidia's sg&a changed year-over-year?
Nvidia's sg&a increased by 24.9% year-over-year, from $1.04B to $1.30B.
What is the long-term trend for Nvidia's sg&a?
Over 4 years (2022 to 2026), Nvidia's sg&a has grown at a 20.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.17B to $4.58B.
What does sg&a mean?
The overhead costs of running the business, including sales, marketing, and general corporate expenses.